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*IN-PERSON* Who Wants to be an Epidemiologist?

The Disease Detectives at Work: Science Week 2022
2022-08-18 16:30:00 2022-08-18 17:30:00 Australia/Melbourne *IN-PERSON* Who Wants to be an Epidemiologist? More than just a scientist in the lab with a test tube, epidemiologists are disease detectives charged with finding the causes and solutions to epidemics and disease. Torquay Library -

Thursday, August 18
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-08-18 16:30:00 2022-08-18 17:30:00 Australia/Melbourne *IN-PERSON* Who Wants to be an Epidemiologist? More than just a scientist in the lab with a test tube, epidemiologists are disease detectives charged with finding the causes and solutions to epidemics and disease. Torquay Library -

More than just a scientist in the lab with a test tube, epidemiologists are disease detectives charged with finding the causes and solutions to epidemics and disease.

In an era of overwhelming global health issues, would you like to know what a career in public health looks like? Well… here is your chance to get it straight from the horse’s mouth.

Join us at the Torquay Library to hear from three epidemiologists at different stages of their careers. Find out about their motivations and passions, their experience in the field and in the lab, how they got their start and where they are today.

  ·   Professor Emeritus Joan Ozanne-Smith – Monash University Department of Forensic Medicine.

  ·   Professor Catherine Bennett – The Alfred Deakin Professor, Chair in Epidemiology, Deakin University

  ·   Jessy Hansen – Data Analyst and PhD student.

   Professor Catherine Bennett

AGE GROUP: | Youth | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Youth | Job & Lifeskills | Health & Wellbeing | Coding & STEAM |

TAGS: | recommended |

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Located in Torquay’s Surf City Plaza, adjacent to the Surf World Museum and Community Hall, Torquay Library is a popular community gathering space, particularly for families and holidaymakers. The branch features zones for reading, studying and working, a dedicated area for children, public access PCs and free WiFi. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here, and many events and programs for adults are also run throughout the year.

Upcoming events

Preschool Story Time
Mon, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Chess Club
Mon, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in... more
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in a friendly environment. Suitable for beginners and advance players. Ages 8-15
Baby Time
Tue, Jun 03, 10:45am - 11:00am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Sprout Time - Bookings recommended
Tue, Jun 03, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Talk-Sing-Read-Play with your child every day to help grow minds, learn words and bond together. An interactive... more
Talk-Sing-Read-Play with your child every day to help grow minds, learn words and bond together. An interactive session for caregivers of children aged 0-3 years including playtime.  
The Youth Mix
Tue, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mix it up with a bit of art, craft, retro games, tech activities, and good company. Ages 12+
Toddler Time
Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Toddler Time
Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Read and Roar - Phonics-based family program
Thu, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Unlock the magic of reading with our phonics-based family program designed to help grow young learners' minds. Come... more
Unlock the magic of reading with our phonics-based family program designed to help grow young learners' minds. Come explore the world of phonics with us & watch your child roar into reading! Age:Preps
Baby Time
Fri, Jun 06, 10:45am - 11:00am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Mega LEGO CLUB
Fri, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+
Baby Time
Tue, Jun 10, 10:45am - 11:00am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
The Youth Mix
Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mix it up with a bit of art, craft, retro games, tech activities, and good company. Ages 12+
Toddler Time
Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Toddler Time
Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Read and Roar - Phonics-based family program
Thu, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Unlock the magic of reading with our phonics-based family program designed to help grow young learners' minds. Come... more
Unlock the magic of reading with our phonics-based family program designed to help grow young learners' minds. Come explore the world of phonics with us & watch your child roar into reading! Age:Preps
Baby Time
Fri, Jun 13, 10:45am - 11:00am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Mega LEGO CLUB
Fri, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Chess Club
Mon, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in... more
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in a friendly environment. Suitable for beginners and advance players. Ages 8-15
Baby Time
Tue, Jun 17, 10:45am - 11:00am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
The Youth Mix
Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mix it up with a bit of art, craft, retro games, tech activities, and good company. Ages 12+
Toddler Time
Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Toddler Time
Thu, Jun 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Read and Roar - Phonics-based family program
Thu, Jun 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Unlock the magic of reading with our phonics-based family program designed to help grow young learners' minds. Come... more
Unlock the magic of reading with our phonics-based family program designed to help grow young learners' minds. Come explore the world of phonics with us & watch your child roar into reading! Age:Preps
Baby Time
Fri, Jun 20, 10:45am - 11:00am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Mega LEGO CLUB
Fri, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Chess Club
Mon, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in... more
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in a friendly environment. Suitable for beginners and advance players. Ages 8-15
Baby Time
Tue, Jun 24, 10:45am - 11:00am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
The Youth Mix
Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mix it up with a bit of art, craft, retro games, tech activities, and good company. Ages 12+
Toddler Time
Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Toddler Time
Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Read and Roar - Phonics-based family program
Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Unlock the magic of reading with our phonics-based family program designed to help grow young learners' minds. Come... more
Unlock the magic of reading with our phonics-based family program designed to help grow young learners' minds. Come explore the world of phonics with us & watch your child roar into reading! Age:Preps
Baby Time
Fri, Jun 27, 10:45am - 11:00am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Mega LEGO CLUB
Fri, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Chess Club
Mon, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in... more
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in a friendly environment. Suitable for beginners and advance players. Ages 8-15
Baby Time
Tue, Jul 01, 10:45am - 11:00am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
The Youth Mix
Tue, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mix it up with a bit of art, craft, retro games, tech activities, and good company. Ages 12+
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